Mammals have two specialized vascular circulatory systems: the blood vasculature and the
lymphatic vasculature. The lymphatic vasculature is a unidirectional conduit that returns …

Lymphatic vessels constitute a ubiquitous countercurrent system to the blood vasculature
that returns interstitial fluid, salts, small molecules, resorbed fat, and cells to the bloodstream …

The lymphatic vasculature is an integral component of the immune system. Lymphatic
vessels are a key highway via which immune cells are trafficked, serving not simply as a …

Lymphangiogenesis refers to the generation of new lymphatic vessels from pre-existing
ones. During development and particular adult states, lymphatic endothelial cells (LEC) …

The lymphatic vascular system, the body's second vascular system present in vertebrates,
has emerged in recent years as a crucial player in normal and pathological processes. It …

The lymphatic vascular system has an important role in the regulation of tissue pressure,
immune surveillance and the absorption of dietary fat in the intestine. There is growing …

Although the process of blood vasculature formation has been well documented, little is
known about lymphatic vasculature development, despite its importance in normal and …

Lymphatic vessels, comprising the secondary circulatory system in human body, play a
multifaceted role in maintaining homeostasis among various tissues and organs. They are …

The lymphatic vascular system is essential for lipid absorption, fluid homeostasis, and
immune surveillance. Until recently, lymphatic vessel dysfunction had been associated with …

Recent discoveries of novel functions and diverse origins of lymphatic vessels have
drastically changed our view of lymphatic vasculature. Traditionally regarded as passive …